For the Star Journal

Pictured from left, Diane Sowinski, Dave Russ, owners Melinda Childs and Jaron Childs, Tom Peterson, Bobbie Keso Mode and Jan Leschke.

The Rhinelander Area Ambassadors welcomed Jaron and Melinda Childs as the new owners of Childs Frame Co. located at 6 N Brown Street. The Childs opened the shop last summer and offer custom framing, an art gallery, some gift items, painting conservation and cleaning, and is a drop-off site for Wind Up Clock Repair by Stacy Wagler. Childs Frame Co. is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and can be reached at 715-369-1400.

Mackenzie and TJ Quandt are the owners of T & M Towing and Repair. The Rhinelander

Pictured in front, Matt Herbert, owners Mackenzie Quandt and TJ Quandt, Cole Quandt and Cindy Skinner. Second row, Bobbie Keso Mode, Diane Sowinski, Judy Lundin, Linda Davidson, Judy Bromann, Butch Skinner, Erin Skinner, Jan Leschke. In back, Dave Russ and Tom Peterson.

Ambassadors visited them at 845 N Stevens Street. T & M features a full body shop for collision repairs, towing and mechanical services as well as tires and oil changes. Towing service, vehicle starts, door unlocks and more are available 24/7. The shop is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 715-401-9435 for an appointment or more information.

At Central School are from left in front, Jan Leschke, Boys and Girls Club of the Northwoods Executive Director Abbey Smith, CEO Angel Zimmerman, board president Kyle Parish, program director Brinly Lahr, board member Brenda Lee, board member Otona Lavender, Diane Sowinski, Judy Lundin, Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lauren Sackett. In back, Tom Peterson, Jenny Kowalczyk, Tarsie Goes, Miranda Gavrilescu, Sue Vanzo, Judy Bromann, Linda Krebsbach.

The Ambassadors also welcomed the Boys and Girls Club of the Northwoods at their location at Central School in Rhinelander recently. The Boys and Girls Club is open 3-6:15 p.m. Monday through Friday on school days and 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on non-school days. Cost per child to attend for the entire school year is $25 and $100 for the summer. There are scholarships available and fees may be waived in cases of financial hardship. Executive Director Abbey Smith said each day children will receive a snack, have play time, physical activities, arts and crafts, education time, team building and mentoring. Smith can be reached at 715-216-0739 from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Rhinelander Area Ambassadors greeted Ashley Dorpat as the new owner of Cross

Pictured in front of Cross Country Bar and Grill are Judy Lundin, Diane Sowinski, Katie Jensen, owner Ashley Dorpat, waitress Amanda Lukas, Bobbie Keso Mode, cook Josh Slimm and Lauren Sackett. In back, Christi Foster, Mary Jane Zeske, Tom Peterson, Karen Eckert, Dave Russ, Linda Moore, Judy Broman, Sue Vanzo, Linda Davidson, bartender Jon Chojnacki, dining room assistant Matt Wolcelka.

County Bar and Grill, located at 4285 Cross Country Road in Rhinelander. Ashley started as a dishwasher over 10 years ago and then was a cook, waitress, bartender, general manager and now owner, after purchasing the business Aug. 23. Dorpat said the menu will remain the same and is available for dine or take out. The restaurant and bar is open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, and Tuesday through Thursday; and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The telephone number is 715-362-4745.